NFHS

"Unlike all other levels of sport in our nation, the No. 1 goal of high school sports is not winning games but helping students learn valuable lessons that prepare them for successful careers and lives." @NFHS_Org #ProtectThePurpose in Education-Based Athletics…

Playing multiple sports in high school is a winning formula. Multi-sport participants learn from multiple coaches, participate in cross-training to strengthen athleticism, and have a reduced risk of overuse injuries and burnout. Read the NFHS Voice 🔗 nfhs.org/stories/partic…

To celebrate Make Music Day on June 21, the NFHS partnered with Alfred Music, the NAMM Foundation, MakeMusic Inc., & the Make Music Alliance to provide +800 school music programs with free access to composer Brian Balmages’ new work, “Critical Impact.” 🔗 nfhs.org/stories/13-sch…

Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere, and you must respond effectively. Check out the July NFHS Course of the Month: Emergency Action Planning for Afterschool Programs today!! 🔗 nfhslearn.com/courses/emerge…

The number of registered high school sports officials grew by six percent during the 2024-25 school year, & an eight percent increase from pre-pandemic numbers, according to a recent NFHS survey of member state associations. Check out the full release! 🔗 nfhs.org/stories/survey…

The NFHS is proud to announce a new corporate partnership with Arbiter, a leader in athletic scheduling technology. Arbiter has been designated the Official and Exclusive Event, Game and Team Scheduling Partner of the NFHS! 🔗 nfhs.org/stories/arbite…

Participating in high school activities encourages EXCELLENCE on the field AND in the classroom. Student participants tend to have higher grade-point averages, better attendance records, lower dropout rates and fewer discipline problems! #PlayPerformCompeteTogether

We're all smiles at the 2025 NFHS National Student Leadership Summit! This week, 200+ students are gathered in Indianapolis to grow and develop their leadership skills - on AND off the field🏅 #PlayPerformCompeteTogether

Strategic Plan Calls for NFHS to ‘Protect the Purpose’ of High School Sports, Activities Watch as NFHS CEO Karissa Niehoff shares one of the key priorities of the new NFHS Strategic Plan, which will guide the work of the organization for the next four years. #ProtectThePurpose

NFHS National Student Leadership Summit 🤝 Unified Sports and Activities We had the best time spending the day with Special Olympics Indiana yesterday! #PlayPerformCompeteTogether @SOIndiana

New NFHS Officers, Board Members Elected for 2025-26 We're excited to announce that Ron Nocetti, executive director of the California Interscholastic Federation (@CIFState), is the new president of the NFHS for 2025-26. Full Release 🔗 nfhs.org/stories/new-nf…

The NFHS National Student Leadership Summit has officially begun! We're excited to host 211 student ambassadors from 32 states, Canada and Honduras, along with more than 60 adult advisors in Indianapolis. Looking forward to a week of learning, growing and community building!

NFHS High School Girls Lacrosse Rules Changes Now Available! Improving game flow and pace of play are the primary focuses of the 2026 changes. Full article 🔗 nfhs.org/stories/five-r… #GirlsLacrosse #PlayPerformCompeteTogether

NFHS Track and Field Rules Changes are Now Available! The addition of javelin specifications highlights the 11 high school track and field rules revisions for the 2026 season. 🔗 nfhs.org/stories/additi… #TrackAndField #NFHS

The NFHS High School Softball Rules Changes are Now Available! Effective for the 2026 season, no player shall be allowed to transmit or record audio or video from the playing surface in high school softball. 🔗 nfhs.org/stories/electr… #HighSchoolSoftball #NFHS

High school sports and performing arts was celebrated last week at the 106th NFHS Summer Meeting in Chicago. Heading the event was the induction of the 42nd class into the NFHS National High School Hall of Fame. Read about their accomplishments today! nfhs.org/stories/high-s…